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Portugal, Land of the Explorers (port-to-port cruise)

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Start and end in Porto
4.3 (488 reviews)
  • Stone battlements and tall square towers of Guimarães Castle set against a clear cobalt sky on a grassy mound.
  • Belém Tower standing at the Tagus River’s edge silhouetted against a pastel sunrise sky with a wooden walkway in the foreground.
  • Colorful Ribeira waterfront of Porto with stacked terraced houses, leafy frame and traditional rabelo boats on the Douro.
  • Historic hillside of Porto packed with ornate buildings, churches and vibrant facades rising above the river.
  • Detailed view of Salamanca’s ornate cathedral complex with soaring dome and gothic pinnacles under a bright blue sky.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner with onboard drinks included)

    Included Activities

    • Official welcome from the captain and crew
    • Welcome cocktail
    • Cruise towards the mouth of the Douro River
    Landmarks
    Douro River
  3. Day 2

    Porto to Regua

    Porto to Regua
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon cruise through Douro Valley and Carrapatello Lock

    Optional Activities

    • Coach tour of Porto including Bolsa Palace (Golden Room and Arab Room), Church of Saint Francis, and wine cellar tasting
    Landmarks
    Bolsa Palace
    Church of Saint Francis
    Carrapatello Lock
  4. Day 3

    Regua to Pinhão to Vega de Teron

    Regua to Pinhão to Vega de Teron
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon cruise through Douro Valley vineyards and locks

    Optional Activities

    • Coach and walking tour including Douro Museum (traditional and modern wine-making heritage), and Mateus Palace (18th-century baroque manor with gardens)
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Mateus Palace
    Valeira Lock
    Pocinho Lock
  5. Day 4

    Vega de Terron to Salamanca to Barca d'Alva

    Vega de Terron to Salamanca to Barca d'Alva
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flamenco entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Salamanca including cathedral, university, and historic center (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Cathedral
    University of Salamanca
  6. Day 5

    Barca d'Alva to Senhora da Ribeira

    Barca d'Alva to Senhora da Ribeira
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner - Refined French cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon cruise through Douro Valley
    • Gala dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo including medieval castle ruins, church, local products tasting and presentation
    Landmarks
    Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
  7. Day 6

    Senhora da Ribeira to Ferradosa to Pinhão to Régua to Bitetos

    Senhora da Ribeira to Ferradosa to Pinhão to Régua to Bitetos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon cruise to Bitetos
    • Fado entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Port wine tasting in Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Pinhão
  8. Day 7

    Bitetos to Porto

    Bitetos to Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise to Porto
    • Traditional entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Coach tour of Guimarães including medieval city center (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Guimarães
  9. Day 8

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    A good balance of time on boat and the (optional) trips

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